Of all the folks that visit this site, to find out more about me, or curious as to how and/or what I think…most do not understand why so many websites.

First up,…I am learning and experimenting…researching and disseminating knowledge for those of an academic orientation

Second, the majority of these sites are there for the taking…that’s right…if you would like to be a “co-creator” of an online community…you just need to apply your knowledge and savvy to the online learning forums and/or blogs and the community is destined to grow…as others seek to know what others know on a given topic of interest.

Third: there is a catch…oh, here it comes, you may think…a sign-on fee or registration…not at all. The catch is that you are agreeing to adhere to the ethical standards and moral imperatives inclusive in any partnership. Please do not use this site for profit-mongering or exploit any individual or group who is represented by the topic of interest. One of the best examples is the site on Optimal Weight Management. It will not be tolerated for the posting or publication of any specific diet or weight loss product or program. The community that evolves will develop the program from the “evidenced-based”, researchable information that is backed up by links or references. If Reference is used, and not a commonly known individual or group, then a full reference and year is appreciated…and the title of the article….the title of the book…journal…whatever. In other words…always credit the source of your information, allowing all who read the opportunity to discern whether they think it to be a reliable source or not. (This is also about Plagarism…will not be tolerated…never should, period. In a respectful way, any and all experts in the field may support or challenge the information provided. I have always felt that the approach of “pro vs con” or “divergent representation” or “opposing viewpoints”…was always a good way to sort out fact from fiction. Fair enough.

Please do consider joining and perpetuating any of the communities we have started.

Dave and the New Paradigm Associates.